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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,519.80, 389,279.70 and 243,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,519.80, 389,279.70 and 243,773.40 is: 365,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,519.80 : 389,279.70 = 243,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,519.80/389,279.70 = 243,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,519.80x = 389,279.70 × 243,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,519.80x = 94,896,036,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,896,036,019.98/259,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,660.10

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